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Wike, Fubara supporters clash at Port Harcourt town hall meeting

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  Wike, Fubara Supporters Clash at Port Harcourt Town Hall Meeting A heated confrontation erupted yesterday in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, as supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and those loyal to the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, clashed during a town hall meeting. The meeting, intended as a platform for Rivers residents and political stakeholders to air their views on the ongoing political crisis in the state, quickly descended into chaos after remarks made by Bright Amaewhule, President General of the Grassroots Development Initiative (GDI). Amaewhule claimed that GDI played a pivotal role in Fubara’s emergence as governor, asserting, “Before the campaign proper, we moved Sim from one local government to another, not the Honourable Minister.” He continued, “GDI was the group that made Sim acceptable to the people of Rivers State, even when he was rejected by his own kin. Now, those same people a...

Hardship: We're all sitting on a keg of gunpowder- Obasanjo warns

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  Hardship: We’re All Sitting on a Keg of Gunpowder – Obasanjo Warns Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, have called for urgent action to eradicate abject poverty across Africa. Speaking at Dele Momodu’s leadership lecture titled “How to End Hunger and Poverty in Africa,” Obasanjo stressed that Nigeria has no excuse to remain in poverty, noting that if China could lift 700 million people out of poverty, Nigeria should be able to do the same. In his keynote address, Obasanjo emphasized the importance of security and education in the fight against poverty. “Before we talk about food, security is key,” he said. “Education is one of the most powerful tools to eradicate poverty. Where there is no education, poverty will persist.” He further noted that effective leadership is essential in addressing poverty. “Leadership is the key ingredient to ending poverty. Every human endeavor thrives on leade...

Top 10 X(formerly twitter) trends in Nigeria on 16th May, 2025: Nmesoma, Hennessy, #REDFLAG dominate the conversations

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 Top 10 X ( formerly twitter) Trends in Nigeria on 16th May, 2025: Nmesoma, Hennessy, #REDFLAG dominate the conversations.  On Friday 16th of May, 2025 several topics trended on X ( formerly twitter) reflecting a mix of Entertainment, Sports events and political discussions. 1. Hennessy Hennessy trended on X today after music star Davido said that he replaced the brand with Martel in the Country. 2. Espanyol After Barcelona won the league yesterday after beating Espanyol with the help of a 17 year old Lamine Yamal, football fans remembered that in 2023 when Barcelona won the League, their opponent that day was still Espanyol.  3. Rory Delap A former Stoke city footballer who was the master of long throws. X users who are football fans remembered how he would use a towel to clean the ball whenever his team is awarded a throw in. 4. Martel After Davido claimed that he replaced Hennessy with Martel, some X users who are club-goers started comparing Martel and hennessy. 5. #R...

Soludo unveils 'Solution Lens' to boost transparency and civic engagement

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Soludo Unveils ‘Solution Lens’ to Boost Transparency and Civic Engagement Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has launched Solution Lens , a civic tech platform aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and public engagement in governance. The platform, part of Soludo’s broader open governance agenda, allows citizens to access updates on government projects, report issues, and ask questions—all geared towards improving service delivery. Developed by the Ministry of Budget & Economic Planning in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and the Anambra State ICT Agency, Solution Lens is operated by trained stakeholders to ensure smooth and timely updates. At the official launch, the Commissioner for Budget & Economic Planning, Mrs. Chiamaka Nnake, who represented the governor, called on media outlets and civil society organizations to help publicize the platform. “This initiative simplifies governance by making it more accessible, transparent, a...

Cristiano Ronaldo tops Forbes rich list again with record £206m earnings- Steph Curry second, Tyson Fury Third

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Cristiano Ronaldo Tops Forbes' Rich List Again With Record £206M Earnings – Steph Curry Second, Tyson Fury Third Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed the top spot on Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes for the third year running The Portuguese and Al Nassr forward earned an estimated £206.6 million in the past year Cristiano Ronaldo has once again been named the world's highest-paid athlete, according to the latest Forbes list. The 40-year-old football icon earned an estimated £206.6 million ($275 million) over the last year — up £11.2 million from 2023. This marks the third consecutive year, and the fifth time overall, that Ronaldo has led the prestigious ranking. A significant portion of his income comes from his reported £177 million annual salary at Saudi club Al-Nassr, following his move from Manchester United in December 2022. Beyond his on-field earnings, Ronaldo continues to profit handsomely from sponsorship deals and his massive global social media presence, wh...

2027: El-Rufai's political gambit stalls as Northwest politicians reject SDP

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  2027: El-Rufai’s Political Gambit Stalls as Northwest Politicians Reject SDP Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai finds himself politically stranded following his defection to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), which has failed to gain traction across Nigeria’s North-West. On March 10, 2025, El-Rufai officially resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing a "misalignment of values" and promising to unite opposition leaders into a formidable force against the APC. “As a member of the SDP, I will focus on persuading other opposition leaders to join us in forming a unified platform to challenge the APC in all elections up to 2027,” El-Rufai declared. However, two months later, that ambition appears stalled. Despite multiple closed-door meetings, El-Rufai has failed to attract any prominent political figure in the North-West to join him. The SDP currently lacks any meaningful structure in Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, or Zamfara. ...

Top 10 twitter trends in Nigeria on 15th May 2025: JAMB, Dean Huijsen, Aisha Yesufu dominate the conversations.

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 Top 10 Twitter Trends in Nigeria on 15th May, 2025: JAMB, Dean Huijsen, Aisha Yesufu, dominate the conversations. On  Thursday 15th May, 2025 several topics trended on X ( formerly twitter) in Nigeria, reflecting a mix of Education, Sports events, Political discussions. 1. JAMB After the public apology from Prof. Ish'aq Oloyede regarding the low score of some students in Lagos and South East, JAMB finally fixes another date for the affected students to rewrite  the exam. 2. Aisha Yesufu On her X page she said that if Nigeria had a president, the Minister of Education would have left  the position after the public apology from JAMB  Registrar. 3. Dean Huijsen Journalists round the world reporting on the imminent transfer of the 20 year old Bournemouth  defender to Real Madrid after both clubs reached agreement on how his £50m release clause will be paid. 4. Shomolu  Someone looking for an accommodation said that house hunting took her to the Shomes and...